As most people will know, the request to be a best man at a wedding is indeed an honor. However, some people allow this special honor to be tainted by being overly anxious about the exact role they have to play and the concern about their performance in fulfilling it. I will be focusing primarily on the delivery of the speech. Just for reference however, there are other aspects to being a best man, primarily in relation to helping with organizing and also as part of the bridal party. However we know that most people stress most about the speech, so here goes fixing that problem.

Firstly, when you are actually on the spot as it were, make sure that you have near you a glass of water, and take your time. It is always beneficial to actually take in the room, in the sense that you can scan all the guests so that everyone also feels included. I should mention that it is a good idea to have actually looked at the arrangement of tables and seating earlier so you feel more comfortable in yourself that you are aware if all your surroundings. It also helps you to aim your gaze when speaking about it mentioning various people in relation to help setting up and so on.

It is very important to smile, and look confident, the benefits are that you will begin to feel more confident, if you were not already, and it also gives the guests confidence in you- a win win situation. Another important point is to make sure you actually take the time to be clear and do not rush through. After all, it helps you to think more clearly and again, creates a confidence that permeates through the room. I assure you that if you try this, you will see it works.

In addition, it is also recommended that you limit your alcohol intake. I am not suggesting you can't enjoy one or two, but make sure you are not in any way overdoing it. After all, apart from making a good impression, you want to make sure that you are really enjoying and able to remember the moment. It will work better for all this way. Presenting a best man speech is about being responsible, participative, and encouraging to all. If you make a specific comment, make sure that you back it up to give your speech better body. This way, you're able to be more descriptive as well as more detailed. An example might be that if you say the couple are daring, you might refer to their hot air ballooning experience last year. At the end of the day, you are about being able to convey funny moments as well as serious comments about their good habits and personality. Knowing you can deliver a talk that will be enjoyed by all on the day as well as when the videos are watched later, will be the key to a succesful best man speech.